Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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A new potential fiduciary rule and a court decision involving independent contractors have the industry and consumer advocates watching carefully.
March 30 -
The bill would raise the required age to begin withdrawing money from retirement accounts to 75 from 72.
March 30 -
Ending tax-free wealth transfers through the longstanding step-up in basis loophole is among the proposals.
March 29 -
The role of Switzerland as a place for Russia’s wealthy to stash their money is coming under increased examination.
March 29 -
Under Biden’s plan, the tax would apply to households worth more than $100 million who do not already pay 20% tax on their “full income."
March 28 -
The demand for answers comes six months after a new Texas law bans state agencies from investing in finance firms that have “boycotted energy companies.”
March 17 -
The first rate hike since 2018 was expected, but its effects are still to be seen.
March 16 -
The bank’s Moscow office has approximately 125 employees working across wealth management and the investment bank.
March 15 -
SEC, FINRA and legislators are set to plant significant flags on the quickly evolving asset class’ landscape.
March 14 - AB - Policy & Regulation
The president is set to sign an executive order Wednesday directing federal financial regulators to address risks associated with digital assets and explore the establishment of a digital currency.
March 9 -
Moscow's invasion of Ukraine is severely denting the fortunes of oligarchs at home and abroad.
March 1 -
The narrative that you can bootstrap your way to wealth is seriously flawed.
February 28 -
Here's what wealthy investors and their advisors need to know.
February 27 -
Lawmakers want annuities in Americans’ retirement plans in reintroduced legislation.
February 16 -
Some of the largest firms and their most stringent critics are wondering what Gary Gensler’s team will do in 2022 with Reg BI.
February 4 -
FINRA Senior Vice President Gerri Walsh talked about the importance of advisors and financial education as she testified before the Senate Special Committee on Aging.
January 14 -
An exceptional year for wealthy Americans, at least in terms of their financial health, just got better.
December 20 -
In the first hearing for the Social Security 2100 Act, Republican members questioned the legislation’s effectiveness and price tag.
December 7 -
Many proposals for tax hikes on the wealthy haven't materialized, leaving investors with trusts, gifts or sales that might now seem hasty — or not.
December 2 -
How can ongoing legislation support a more equitable future and retirement — for all Americans?
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